Novel Idea for Paying Fines at Owens College
Owens Community College's Novel Idea for Paying Fines
Owens Community College has a novel idea for helping needy families over the holiday season. You can pay your parking violation √ by donating canned foods or toys of up to $100.00.
Each Can will be worth $1.00 and Toys are worth $2.00 in fines for every $1.00 in their value. Owens Community College participates in Operation Breadbasket, Perrysburg Christian United, Salvation Army and Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.
This year, food baskets, toys, and clothing will be available to be picked up by needy families at the township fire department, 26711 Lime City Rd., from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 15. Everyone is encouraged to make donations for the many families in need of assistance, this isn't limited to fine violation donations.
Chief Cope said this is OCC's fourth year participating in Operation Breadbasket. The college has forgiven thousands of dollars in fines in return for canned food and toy donations. "Our goal is to provide a little extra incentive for individuals to donate to Operation Breadbasket," she said.
The OCC collection point is inside the entrance to the safety and security office, which is in Alumni Hall on the Oregon Road campus in Perrysburg Township. Donations are accepted around the clock. Donations also are accepted 24 hours daily at the township police and fire stations, located next to each other.
Annie Herman, a Perrysburg Township dispatcher who coordinates Operation Breadbasket, said this is the program's 30th year.
Outerwear such as coats, hats, jackets, gloves, scarves, and boots are particularly needed. They will take anything as long as it's in good shape. A set of dishes, for instance, would be very welcomed. We have a list of 100 families from the Salvation Army."
The biggest single donor so far this season was the Perrysburg schools, providing almost 8,000 items.
Terry Teopas, principal of Frank Elementary, the schools' coordinator for the effort, said Toth Elementary collected the most items among the schools: 2,000. "It's a fun exercise for the elementary school students," he said. "They count the items, and it's sort of a math lesson."
Posted at 06:09PM Dec 23, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Christmas Lights in Toledo, Perrysburg, Sylvania and Maumee
Christmas Lights in Toledo, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Maumee
Ageless Child's Christmas
107 Birch Drive, Rossford, Ohio
5:30 to 11:00 pm S-Th, 5:30 to Midnight Fri. & Sat.
57,000 lights synced to 8 Trans-Siberian Orchestra songs
Listen to the lights on 97.7 FM
http://www.TheAgelessChildsChirstmas.com
Lights On Lime City at Cedar Creek Church - Promo Video
Perrysburg, Ohio
160,000 lights
http://www.CedarCreek.tv
Merry Digital Christmas
Marble Cliff Blvd, Sylvania, Ohio
5:00 to 11:00 pm S-Th, 5:00 to 12:30 Fri. & Sat.
10,000 Lights Synced to music by Mannheim Steamroller and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Listen to the lights on 106.9 FM
http://www.MerryDigitalChristmas.com
Bixler Light Show
536 S. Harefoote St., Holland, Ohio
6:00 to 10:30 pm S-Th, 6:00 to 11:00 pm Fri. & Sat.
Over 65,000 lights on 34 Light-O-Rama Channels Channels
Listen to the lights on 90.1 FM
3rd Anual Urie Christmas Light Show
12190 Jefferson St., Perrysburg, Ohio
6:00 to 10:30 pm, nightly through January 2nd.
Listen to the lights on 89.9 FM
Depinet Christmas Light Show
930 Charles St., Bowling Green, Ohio
20,000 Lights on 64 Light-O-Rama Channels
Listen to the lights on 94.1 FM
http://www.DepperLights.com
Light-A-Palooza
2555 Scottwood St., Toledo, Ohio
6:00 to 10:00 pm, nightly
Listen to the lights on WXMS 93.3 FM
http://www.dbldesigns.com
Bazillion Lights Christmas
29718 Robert Drive , Livonia , Michigan
5:30 to 9:30 pm S-Th, 5:30 to 10:30 Fri. & Sat.
40,000+ lights synced to 16 songs, Flying Santa over the house, Snowball fight over the street
Listen to the lights on 88.5 FM
http://www.bazillionlights.com
BY: List was brought to you by MerryDigitalChristmas
Posted at 06:03PM Dec 23, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Good News Jeep Resale Value Statistics
Good News for the Jeep High Resale Value
The Kelly Blue Book's newest Study noted the Jeep Line up including the Toledo Liberty and Wrangle to have highest resale value amoung Domestic Brands. Last year not one U.S Brand made this list. Kelly predicted that current models of the Jeep Vehicles will be worth 35.7 % in 5 years, which would make it the sixth-best value amoung poplar brands.
The 2010 Jeep line was the only U.S.-owned brand to make the vehicle pricing service's top 10.
We all know the downturn in the economy has hit the real estate market hard. Kelley officials said, "Consumers are feeling the pinch not just in the depreciation of their home but also in the value of their vehicles."
"It's great news for us," said Dan Henneman. Jeep vehicles, especially the Wrangler, remain popular with buyers. Because of that, they don't last long in classified and Internet listings, he added. Among Wrangler models, the four-door Rubicon is among the most popular.
Officials of Kelley Blue Book said their projections are based on current vehicle data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition in each segment, expectations of the economy, and input from Kelley statisticians, economists, and pricing analysts.
The firm's projections for Jeep offered a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy report for Chrysler.
The 2010 Ford Taurus ranked as the best resale value among full-size cars and the Chevrolet Camaro SS was tops among high-performance cars.
Posted at 06:01PM Dec 23, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Holiday Parade Downtown Toledo
Holiday Parade and Kris Kringle Village Launch Holidays in Downtown Toledo
TOLEDO – Toledo ’s annual Holiday Parade will march the streets of downtown again this season, thanks to a partnership involving The Blade, Buckeye CableSystem, Taylor Automotive Group, and other prospective sponsors. And that will be just the start of a glittering expanded two-day event for the entire family.
For the 22nd consecutive year, the city will herald the start of the winter holidays with the largest balloon parade in the Midwest . Enthusiastic marching bands, capering clowns, strutting equestrian units, Festive dance troupes and more will step offat Summit and Jefferson Streets at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, traveling north on Summit Street to Jackson Street and finishing on Huron Street at 12:30 p.m. Along the way, children – of all ages – will enjoy a festive selection of multi-storied helium balloons, fun floats and, of course, the parade’s biggest star: Santa Claus! It is one day each year that is guaranteed to lift spirits and brighten outlooks.
But in these troubled times, one day may not be enough. So The Blade and Buckeye CableSystem are expanding the festivities to two days and three events:
- “Up, Up, Hurray”, the annual Parade, will take place Saturday, November 28.
- Breakfast with Santa,a sweepstakes, will entertain winning families at the Imagination Station (formerly COSI ), the morning of the parade.
- Kris Kringle Village, a two-day attraction at the Erie Street Market, Saturday and Sunday, November 28 & 29, will feature kids activities, live entertainment, holiday vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, live reindeer and more.
“Downtown Toledo will be Holiday Central for families eager to launch theseason,” said Joseph H. Zerbey IV, Vice President/General Manager for The Blade. “The Blade and its partners are proud to serve as Santa’s helpers in sponsoring this expanded celebration.”
The annual Parade attracts hundreds of participants each year. With the addition of Kris Kringle Village, more sponsors and volunteers are needed then ever before.
“It will take 300 or more volunteers along with substantial financial support from the business community to get the Parade down the street and the Village up and operating. We encourage anyone with an interest in supporting either or both of these events to contact us.” Zerbey added.
Interested parties wishing to sponsor bands and units in the parade, or to participate as a volunteer, should contact the Parade hotline at 419-290-8629, email Parade organizers at holidayparade@toledoblade.comor visit toledoblade.com/parade. Businesses interested in being a Parade or Village sponsor should contact Mike Mori at The Blade at 419-724-6380 .
By: Great Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Posted at 07:45PM Nov 13, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
How to have a Neighborhood Christmas Light Contest
How to Have a Neighborhood Christmas Light Contest;
If your annual outdoor Christmas displays rival those in the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," then organizing a Christmas decorating contest in your neighborhood might be just the thing to get you in the holiday spirit. Follow these steps to channel your inner Clark Griswold and create some Christmas memories to remember.
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Step 1
Determine different categories for participation and judgment. For example, you might divide the contest into Most Creative Use of Lights, Best Yard Display and Overall Grand Prize Winner categories.
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Step 2
Circulate a flyer announcing the contest throughout your neighborhood in early November. Ensure you include details such as your contact information, the date when the decorations need to be up and the different categories for judgment.
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Step 3
Select an impartial judge or judges to determine the winner of the decorating contest, and then supply them with the categories for judging. To ensure fairness and impartiality to all families who are participating, you might consider asking your town supervisor or village mayor to select the winners.
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Step 4
Collect a small donation from each of the participating homeowners to purchase the judge or judges of the contest a token gift for giving your neighborhood their time during the busy holiday season.
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Ask local businesses to supply prizes for the winning homes. Consider asking garden stores or tree farms to donate a free Christmas tree
for the grand prize winner, and local bakeries to donate Christmas cookies for the other category winners. -
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Decorate your own house with as much pizzazz and color as possible. Incorporate music, if your electrical lines will allow it, and as many twinkling lights as your house can hold. The adage "go big or stay home" clearly applies here.
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Step 7
Instruct the homeowners to hang a clearly visible sign on their doors on the night of judging, to designate their home as a contest participant. This way, the judge(s) will know to complete an assessment of their decorations.
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Step 8
Consider hosting an informal hot chocolate and cookies open house in your home for all participating families following the judging activity. The winners can be announced and prizes awarded.
by: EHow contributing writer
Posted at 07:43PM Nov 13, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Holiday Tour at Sauder Village
Celebrate Holiday Tours -Beauty of Christmas With Holiday Lantern Tours at Sauder Village
Archbold, OH – Reservations are being taken for “Holiday Lantern Tours,” an opportunity to experience a turn-of-the-century Christmas at Sauder Village! Again this year, family and friends will be gathering to hear stories of the past and make memories together as they experience holiday celebrations of yesteryear. Advance reservations are needed for this popular holiday event to be held on November 28, December 5, 11 and 12.
“During our annual Holiday Lantern Tours guests are invited to take time out from a busy season to share in the Christmas traditions of long ago,” shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations Specialist at Sauder Village. “With a personalized tour, engaging stories from the past and the magical experience of visiting the village by candlelight, guests can truly experience the warmth and beauty of the Christmas season.”
On these four special evenings in the Historic Village the flicker of a candle-lit lantern will light the way as a costumed interpreter takes small groups on a journey back in time. Along the way guests will be invited to experience the holiday customs and celebrations in Northwest Ohio in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Because this is a personalized tour, guests will be encouraged to ask questions and interact with the guide – making each tour a truly unique experience!
In the 1910 Homestead guests will meet Mrs. Grime and hear stories about her preparations for Christmas. Our young school teacher will welcome guests to the District 16 School and encourage them to help make a paper chain to decorate the school for the Christmas season. While visiting the Village church guests can join in a hymn sing and will receive a special gift appropriate to the late 1800s. At the Elmira Depot guests can visit with the station master to learn more about what happened in a depot at the turn of the century. Guests can visit the baggage room filled with traditional gifts and citrus fruits and hear stories about the importance of the railroad.
The Holiday Lantern Tours last approximately 90 minutes and will be repeated every half hour from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. While the Holiday Lantern Tours are family-oriented programs, the tours may be too long for children under six years old to enjoy.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for this special program. Cost is $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for students ages 6-16. Special group and Village Membership rates are available for this holiday program. Reservations for the Holiday Lantern Tours can be made online at www.saudervillage.org or by calling Sauder Village at 800.590.9755.
Shopping is also a key part of the holiday experience for many Village guests. The Village Gift Shop, Lauber’s General Store and Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop will be open on the evenings of the Lantern Tours. From items hand-crafted by the artisans at the Village to unique books, toys and home décor items – guests are sure to find many distinctive gifts while enjoying a pleasant, unhurried shopping experience. There are also some special shopping events planned for the holidays including a Children’s Christmas Shopping Event on Saturday, December 5th with special gift items and free gift wrapping from our Junior Historians.
In addition to the Holiday Lantern Tours, Sauder Village is also offering a number of special Holiday Classes again this year including making a quilled snowflake, mittens and a gingerbread house. Class details and registration information is available online.
For more details on Holiday Lantern Tours, classes or shopping at Sauder Village call 800.590.9Greater Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau 755 or visit the Village website at www.saudervillage.org
By: Great Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Posted at 07:41PM Nov 13, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Toledo Christmas Lights at the Zoo
Lights Before Christmas
@ the Toledo Zoo
November 20th - December 31st, 2009
Sure you're cold, but the lights will warm you right up (but think how much the polar bears and the penguins love it!!)
During the holiday season, the Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland. The
"Lights Before Christmas" holiday event features over ONE MILLION twinkling and chasing lights, over 200 images of your favorite animals, ice-carving demonstrations on Thursday evenings, strolling carolers, holiday treats and much more! You can also find unique gifts and souvenirs in the North Star Trading Post gift shop. Don't miss out on this family tradition!
Posted at 06:32AM Nov 12, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Health Testing & Screening in Toledo Areas
Meijer Pharmacy Health Clinics
Date: April 1, 2009 - April 1, 2010
Location: Meijer Pharmacy
Contact: Appointment necessary- call your local Meijer Pharmacy
Phone: See Below
Health Screening Clinics
RESULTS WITHIN 15 MINUTES!!!
Monthly at each store listed below.
Full Lipid Profile $30
Includes: Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides
(12- Hour fast required for this test)
Liver Function Testing $25
Diabetes Screening $4
Hemoglobin A1C Testing $30
Maumee, OH - 419-891-8733
Oregon, OH - 419-697-2033
Sylvania, OH - 419-843-8333
Alexis Rd, OH-419-727-2033
Rossford, OH-419-873-4133
Bowling GreenOH419-373-8633
Appointments are Required .....
Posted at 08:13PM Nov 08, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Casting Relative of Celebrities - Toledo
National TV Show Casting!
Date: November 2 - 30, 2009
Contact: Pink Sneakers Productions
Phone: 407-464-2084
Email: casting@pinksneakers.net
I thought it could be fun to have a Ohio native possibly be on the show!
From the producers of hit shows for Bravo, VH1, TLC, MTV, CMT, etc comes a new show about Celebrity Relatives!
Is your third cousin an A-list actor? Is your brother-in-law an infamous reality show villain? Is your father an NFL legend? However you're genetically linked to a famous name, we want to know!
Pink Sneakers Productions is looking for relatives of celebrities! Maybe you grew up in the same house or maybe you've never even met your famous family member. Whether you're stuck living in their well-known shadow, reaping their red carpet benefits or somewhere in between, we want to hear from you!
Please send recent photo(s), contact info and a short bio to casting@pinksneakers.net and feel free to check out our website at www.pinksneakers.net.
Posted at 08:10PM Nov 08, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Justin Moore November 20
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Posted at 08:07PM Nov 08, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Deregulation Trend and how it unfolded -Watch 3 Videos
Deregulation Trend - How it Unfolded and Greenspan says he was wrong about it.[Read More]
Posted at 10:26PM Oct 24, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Toledo Area Regional Listing of Halloween Times
Toledo Area Trick or Treat Times and Dates By Region[Read More]
Posted at 10:20PM Oct 24, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Trick or Treat at the Toledo Zoo
Trick or Treat at the Zoo for Preschoolers
Oct 22 and Oct 23 from 10:00 - 3:00 - Little Boo at the Zoo
Little Boo is the perfect Halloween party for preschoolers who may be too young to enjoy Pumpkin Path. Trick-or-treat stations, games, and Fisher-Price's giant play area are just part of the fun! Costumes are encouraged. (Note: there are fewer trick-or-treat stations for Little Boo, as a condensed version of Pumpkin Path so the little one's little legs don't have to go as far to get their treats!)
Purchase Tickets
Trick or Treat at the Zoo - More Stations
Oct 24 and Oct 25 from 10:00 - 4:00
The Toledo Zoo is the most exciting place to be this Halloween! Don't miss all the fun of this Halloween "ghost-travaganza"! Pumpkin Path offers more trick-or-treat stations than Little Boo, but there are no age restrictions -- if you can't make it out for Little Boo, your preschool poltergeists will enjoy Pumpkin Path too! Purchase Tickets on Line
Posted at 03:26PM Oct 21, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Halloween Party in Toledo- Monster Bash
Monster Bash - Halloween Party in Toledo
Date: October 30, 2009
Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Location: Show map
23 N Summit St
Toledo, OH 43604
Contact: GEORGE BOYER
Phone: 419-265-0174
Email: NEWPLACEMORESPACE@HOTMAIL.COM
MONSTER BASH AT THE TOLEDO EVENT CENTER
FRIDAY OCT, 30 FOOD, MUSIC, CASH BAR, COSTUME CONTEST WITH CASH PRIZES
$5.00 ADMISSION
Posted at 03:02PM Oct 21, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
Halloween Masquerade Ball in Toledo's Most Haunted House
All Hallows Eve Masquerade Ball
Date: October 30, 2009
Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Contact: Rick
Phone: 419-810-1478
Email: bsarcow@yahoo.com
ALL HALLOWS EVE MASQUERADE BALL
OCTOBER 30th, 2009 @ 9:00 p.m. til 1:00 a.m.
MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
SPONSORED BY NORTHERN SPIRITS
AND
THE COLLINGWOOD ARTS CENTER
Come celebrate the Witches New Year, the time of year when the veil is thinnest
between the worlds(the living and the dead). We will celebrate at one of the most
haunted building in Toledo, Ohio.
TICKET PRICE: $20 in advance or $25 at the door
Posted at 03:00PM Oct 21, 2009 by Victoria Luhring in Toledo Oh News | Comments[0]
